Juvenile Justice Specialist I​/II

Job Posting Title

Juvenile Justice Specialist I / II

Agency

400 OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization

400 Southeast Region

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Juvenile Justice Specialist I
Annual Salary - $40,500.00
Hourly Rate - $19.47

Juvenile Justice Specialist II
Annual Salary - $46,500.00
Hourly Rate - $22.35

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for providing services in the areas of rehabilitation of juvenile offenders and protection of the public through clinical and case management activities in the areas of juvenile intake, probation, parole and custodial responsibility for delinquent children and their families. Within an Office of Juvenile Justice facility provides clinical social work services to residents and their families.

Employees perform both program delivery and client intervention functions.

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science; or a bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience in juvenile justice, social work, community‑based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, guidance and counseling, correctional case management or probation and parole.

No substitution of experience for education will be allowed for the bachelor’s degree.

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in a behavioral science; or a juris doctorate degree; or a master’s degree and one year of professional experience in juvenile justice, social work, community‑based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, guidance and counseling, correctional case management or probation and parole; or a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science and one year of professional experience in juvenile justice, social work, community‑based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, guidance and counseling, correctional case management or probation and parole;

or a bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience in juvenile justice, social work, community based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, guidance and counseling, correctional case management or probation and parole.

No substitution of experience for education will be allowed below the bachelor’s degree.

HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. As a Hope‑centered agency the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service.

This position is a safety sensitive position as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8 (K)(1)(i)(2) due to providing direct childcare. Therefore, those applicants testing positive for marijuana will not be hired even when in possession of a valid medical marijuana license.

• Carries a differentiated case load in the area of juvenile justice; provides services and supervision to youths in custody…